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Feb 12, 2019

Riyadh forum opens window on internet tech

JEDDAH: The growing role of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in
cybersecurity and defense will be highlighted at a three-day conference
in Riyadh.
Abdullah Al-Sawaha, Saudi minister of communications and information
technology, will launch the forum and international exhibition on
Wednesday.
More than 300 companies and 50 speakers will discuss the technology’s
development and its application in areas ranging from digital processing
systems to defense.
Saudi and international companies will showcase tech developments at the
exhibition, while workshops will offer practical advice on the
development of IoT solutions.
The summit follows the National Transformation Program (NTP) 2020
launched by the Kingdom. Digital investment experts predict the IoT
market worldwide will grow to more than $600 billion by 2020.